Question

State the differences between manure and fertilizers.

Answer 1

Manure-
Manures are natural substances obtained by decomposition of plants and animals.
They are rich in humus.
They are not nutrient specific.
Manure is prepared in fields or farmyards.

Fertilizers-
It is a chemical substance prepared in a laboratory.
They are rich in plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
They are nutrient specific.
Fertilizers are prepared in factories.


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Answer 2

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Manures :

<> It is an organic matter , which consists of animal waste , farm waste etc..

<> IT contains less amount of nutrients as compared to fertilizers

<> Manure is not costly

<> Manure does not destroy the crops or the soil.
In other words , it does not pave the way for pollution


<> Manures are usually bulky and are not easy to handle.

<> Manures are required in huge quantity

<> Manures are home made



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Fertilizers :-

<> Fertilizers are inorganic chemical substances.

<> It contains more amount of nutrients

<>Fertilizers are costly

<>Fertilizers destroy the soil and pave the way for pollution.

<>Fertilizers are not bulky and are easy to transport

<> Fertilizers are required in less quantity only.

<>It is prepared in factories